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Easy Banana Cupcakes with Espresso Chocolate Frosting

Delightful cupcakes combining ripe bananas, rich chocolate, and coffee, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cupcake Ingredients
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 ripe bananas mashed
  • 0.5 cup sour cream
  • 0.5 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Frosting Ingredients
  • 0.5 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon espresso powder
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 2-3 tablespoons milk

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
  4. Add in the eggs, vanilla extract, and mashed bananas; mix until well combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the sour cream until just combined.
  6. Fold in the chocolate chips.
  7. Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners.
  8. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the cupcakes cool completely.
Frosting
  1. For the frosting, beat the butter until smooth.
  2. Gradually add the powdered sugar, espresso powder, cocoa powder, and enough milk to reach your desired consistency.
  3. Frost the cooled cupcakes and enjoy!

Notes

Make sure your bananas are very ripe for the best flavor. Don’t overmix the batter; mix just until combined to keep the cupcakes fluffy. You can adjust the amount of espresso powder based on your taste preference.